Robert Picault was born in Paris. After studying ceramics at the Ecole des Arts Appliqués in Paris, he moved to Vallauris at the end of World War Two. Here, with Roger Capron, he founded the Atelier Callis in 1946. Two years later, he set up his own pottery in the Chemin du Fournas in the village. He was a friend, colleague and next-door-neighbour to Pablo Picasso, and the two learnt from each other aspects of the other's specialities. Picault was also an accomplished cinematographer and photographer, and made a series of four short films with Picasso and leading show-business personalities of the 1950s. He used copper oxide and iron oxide in his glazes, and the bulk of his work is characterized by green and brown geometric motifs consisting of noughts and crosses, bands and waves.
Robert Picault (1919–2000) Chamberstick, Vallauris, France, 1950s
By Robert Picault
Located in New York, NY
Delightful hand-thrown ceramic chamberstick by Robert Picault, featuring his signature turquoise, brown, and white palette. The circular base and loop handle are decorated with Picau...
Ceramic
Small Mid-Century Blue & White Candlestick Robert Picault Vallauris
By Robert Picault
Located in Austin, TX
Small mid-century blue & white candlestick Robert Picault Vallauris.
Ceramic
Lee Broom - Fulcrum Candlestick White Marble - Small
By Lee Broom
Located in New York, NY
A play on the concept of pivots and supports, Fulcrum is a sculptural and monolithic candlestick whose cylindrical stem appears to balance on a central sphere. Includes large clear...
Carrara Marble
Small Mid-Century Vase Robert Picault Vallauris
By Robert Picault
Located in Austin, TX
Small mid-century vase signed Robert Picault Vallauris.
Ceramic
$2,131 / set
H 20.48 in W 24.02 in D 13.78 in
Marius Giuge Vase and Candlesticks, Vallauris, France, circa 1950s
By Marius Giuge
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Large vase with a matching pair of candlesticks by Ateliers Marius Giuge, in Vallauris (South of France). Dimensions provided below are for the vase. The candlesticks measure: Heig...
Ceramic
$532
H 7.09 in W 6.7 in D 4.53 in
Satin black enamel vase attributed to Robert Picault, Vallauris 1950s
By Robert Picault
Located in STRASBOURG, FR
Earthenware vase with handles, satin black enamel, attributed to Robert Picault. Several vases of the same shape are listed without handles, but the enamel and clay used appear to ma...
Ceramic
Mid-Century French Ceramic Vase Robert Picault Vallauris
By Robert Picault
Located in Austin, TX
Mid-Century French Ceramic vase signed Robert Picault Vallauris.
Ceramic
$177 / set
H 9.85 in W 4.73 in D 4.73 in
Set of Two Mid-Century Deep Blue Glass Candlesticks, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Set of two mid-century Polish modern glass candlesticks, circa 1960. Very good condition. No damages. Beautiful deep blue glass.
Glass
Mid-Century French Ceramic Bowl Robert Picault Vallauris
By Robert Picault
Located in Austin, TX
Mid-Century French Ceramic Bowl signed Robert Picault Vallauris.
Ceramic, Faience
Sottsass Mid Century Candlestick Center Piece
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A well crafted candlestick center piece in a mixed blue toned copper enameled metal with step down design and three copper candle holders. The holders have great age and patina which...
Metal
Vallauris Pair of Candlesticks, 1940s
By André Baud
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Pair of candlesticks made at Vallauris, France, 1940s. Ceramic. Representation of braided candlesticks, Classic design from this period of the 40s. Very close to the work of Jérome M...
Ceramic
Robert Picault Soup Tureens Vallauris with Lid Green and Brown, France, 1960
By Robert Picault
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Beautiful hand painte Soup Tureens with lid by Robert Picault from France, 1950's. White glaze with green and brown painted zig-zag motif. Two side small side handles and removable l...
Ceramic
Robert Picault Large Centerpiece Bowl
By Robert Picault
Located in Chicago, IL
Robert Picault Large Centerpiece Bowl
Ceramic
A Pair of Mid-Century Candlesticks
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
A pair of Mid-Century candlesticks. A chromed slender stem. Set over a rounded with stepped chromed metal base with chromed metal top. Dimensions: H 20cm W 9.5cm Origin: English D...
Chrome
Robert Picault Vallauris Art Pottery Hand Painted Candlestick
By Robert Picault
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A rare and important stunning French art pottery candlestick or handled chamberstick by Robert Picault and made in Vallauris in the South of France. Working closely to Picasso each p...
Pottery, Terracotta